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Thursday, August 7, 2014

Barefoot Sandals, a Knit Kit and a Charmed Row Counter

I love these barefoot sandals my daughter made! She saw some on Pinterest and asked me to show her how. A mother can't resist! We got out one of my crochet books...Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs by Edie Eckman....we popped over to Hobby Lobby and bought some Lion Brand Bon Bons....and away she went on her first crochet project. She then sewed on some little white seed beads, which make them really pop!

She then tried another motif pattern and added another yarn color. I think they are both really cute! What a great bridesmaids gift for a beach wedding! She put them both up on "snap chat" and all her friends wanted to know where to buy them. I have a feeling she will be crocheting them up for bithday or Christmas presents for all her besties!

That's a TON of goodness for $16.00!!!! I only have 5 available, so if you'd like one for yourself or yarn buddy, visit my Etsy shop to purchase.

This is one of the cutest knitting/crocheting accessories I have seen in a long time. Attach it right to your project. Heidi Bears Row Counter for Circular Needles Tutorial is on her sight and easy to follow. I can't wait to go out and get a few things to make some! I often misplace my row counters as they are quite small. This will make it easy to remember to USE the row counter on many a project.

I'm heading over to the Iowa State Fair next week. My annual trip with one of my closest friends, Michelle. I so look forward to it every year. Food on a stick, the butter cow, all the blue ribbons for best knitting and crocheted items, the piglets, baby lambs, and the largest bull and pumpkin in the state!

When I was a teenager, in the '70's, my friend Karen and I would go there first thing in the morning, take off our shoes, walk around barefoot, till it closed at night! It...was...awesome. We saw Elton John, Sonny and Cher, Loggins and Messina, Chicago and Seals and Croft. Some of the best memories of my life. I am still friends with Karen and saw her last weekend when I passed through Kansas City, where she lives with her family. I'm SO lucky to still have her in my life.

Have a great weekend,

Sheila

Yarn Tip:

I keep a knit kit in my suitcase. When I travel, I sometimes forget to pop one in my project bag. This way, I always have one on vacation or business trips.

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